Solutions

Here you will find an archive of many previous REMAP solutions. These may be pieces of bespoke equipment or adaptations that have been made by REMAP volunteers. To find out more about an item, please click view details.

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One-handed brake for 4 wheel walker

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The collaboration between the client, the occupational therapist, and the assistive technology expert led to a tailored solution for the client's mobility challenges after his stroke. The development of a 3D-printed cable doubler device has successfully addressed the limitations imposed... View Details

Car Door Opener

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Due to severe systemic sclerosis in their hands, our client cannot drive and, so, uses taxis for a lot of transportation needs. The sclerosis results in a need for assistance to release the latch that allows the car door to... View Details

Dog treat dispenser for assistance dog training

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The charity 'Dogs For Good' asked us to design and build a bespoke and  automated dog treat dispenser for a person living in Devon. The person was on the waiting list to receive an assistance dog, but to commence the... View Details

Bespoke Cutlery

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This was a project that involved the creation of customised cutlery supports for two clients. The primary client initiated the request via the carer and the second client was in the same care home with similar needs, and so the... View Details

Knitting Aid

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This project provides a flexible support for knitting for a client with limited mobility in one arm. The device is designed to be fully useable with one hand, ridged enough to work against but flexible enough to be easily adjustable. View Details

Pedestrian control for electric wheelchair

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The client has a powerchair which he can mostly control himself, however he is unable control it confidently in tight spaces.  A bracket was added to the rear push bar so that the controler can be easily moved to be... View Details

Shower control lever

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The client, who has Parkinson’s disease, found the controls on his shower difficult to operate. The controls were cylindrical and smooth, meaning that there was little for him to grip.  A simple lever was clamped onto the control, making it... View Details

EXPERIMENTAL POWERED BOCCIA RAMP

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An experimental wheelchair/motor powered Boccia ramp to assess whether it is possible to reduce the reliance on a ramp-positioning helper for those with significant disabilities playing the sport. View Details

One-piece wheelchair footrest

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The client found that her feet slipped between her wheelchair footrests. A simple plywood platform was made that rested on the existing footrests, holding her feet in place. View Details

Adaptable window opener

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This is a simple yet flexible window opener for a client who needs to operate a variety of windows from a distance and from a fixed, low position. View Details

Bicycle handlebar adaptation

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The client is a keen cyclist and would like to take part in the coast 2 coast cycle ride for charity. However, her left hand stops at the wrist making it difficult to hold onto the handlebars, especially when rising... View Details

Poop Scoop Holder for Wheelchair User with Assistance Dog

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This client required a holder for a poop scoop on his wheelchair when he left the house with his assistance dog. View Details

Angina Spray dispensing aid

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The client found it difficult to depress the spray when having an attack. He wanted a device to help him operate it without having to push down on the tiny button at the top of the small spray bottle. View Details

Piano Wrist Supports

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The client approached REMAP to ask for help to enable her to play her piano. Post polio syndrome has caused muscle loss reducing mobility and strength in her upper limbs. She used to enjoy playing the piano but loss of... View Details

Profile Bed Control Adaptation

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Our client struggled to use the handset for her profiling bed and wanted to retain independence. In order to overcome this challenge, our REMAP engineer has adapted the handset to allow the client to easily operate the controls on her... View Details

Folding Jigsaw Table Attachment

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A folding attachment to allow for extra room on an existing table. View Details

TV REMOTE CONTROL HOLDER FOR WHEELCHAIR

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The client uses her wheelchair all day and required a mounting for her Sky TV remote so she could access TV without help. View Details

A removable tray for a walking frame

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Our client uses his walker with one hand in the middle of the cross bar, rather than the two handles. He reached out to REMAP because he wanted to be able to carry some items around his flat and to... View Details

Bed Control Activation Unit

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The client has Motor Neurone Disease resulting in increasing difficulty/being unable to press the hand control buttons to operate a profiling bed. The aim of the project was to provide a modified front face to the control unit which he... View Details

One-handed Rollator brake – one brake, two wheels

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The client could only use one hand to brake his four-wheel Rollator. This meant that sometimes, the Rollator would swing wildly and had resulted in occasional falls. The solution made the Rollator much more stable when the right-hand brake was... View Details

Moving table top

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Margaret has Motor Neurone Disease, and was keen to be able to move her plate away and access her communication device independently following a meal. The solution was inspired by a Lazy Susan type device that may be found for... View Details

Archery bow stand for wheechair and standing users

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Our clients required an archery bow stand which would suit standing and sitting children with learning difficulties, enabling them to compete in the sport. View Details

Bespoke Cutlery for Post Polio Sufferer

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Hazel suffers with manual dexterity following polio. She needed a set of cutlery that allows her to feed herself, which fits her hands comfortably, and will not degrade in the dishwasher. Earlier bespoke cutlery lost its shape in hot water... View Details

One-handed wheelchair lock

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The client wanted a way of securing her wheelchair with a lock that could be operated single-handed. View Details